Kothara - Achalpur, Amravati

Kothara is a village situated in the Achalpur tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Achalpur and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Kothara village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothara is 531883. The village covers a total geographical area of 345.9 hectares and falls under the 444806 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kothara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Melghat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Amravati Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kothara

According to the 2011 Census, Kothara village had a total population of 648 people, including 308 males and 340 females, living in 142 households. The sex ratio was 1,104 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.95%, with male literacy at 77.90% and female literacy at 68.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 270.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kothara

Kothara is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kothara

Kothara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Achalpur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achalpur to Kothara is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Kothara is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kothara

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kothara village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kothara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kothara village are given below:

FAQs about Kothara